BBC · 12 Jun 2026
'They destroyed the future': Palestinian anger at rise in Israeli demolitions in East Jerusalem
There is the loud din of a demolition below Jerusalem's walled Old City, and from a hillside I watch a large Israeli excavator tearing into a Palestinian house. Some 59 properties have now been destroyed in the al-Bustan area of the Silwan neighbourhood since late 2023. With world attention diverted
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The ongoing demolitions of Palestinian homes in East Jerusalem have sparked significant anger among residents, who view these actions as a direct attack on their future. The destruction of 59 properties in the al-Bustan area highlights the escalating tensions and the impact of Israeli policies on Palestinian communities.
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